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Khariton Agrba climbs to WBA No. 1 at 140lbs as Andy Hiraoka slips

Khariton Agrba has risen to the top spot in the WBA’s junior welterweight rankings following Andy Hiraoka’s recent defeat. The sanctioning body released its latest monthly ratings on March 1, reshuffling the contenders at 140 pounds. Hiraoka, who entered his title challenge as the WBA...

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Released on 2026-03-03 12:15:00

WBA orders Schofield–Bahdi for vacant lightweight title

The WBA is set to order a new world title fight at 135lbs after stripping Gervonta Davis of his black and gold lightweight belt in January. Davis was designated “champion in recess” following a domestic violence charge at the beginning of 2026. Davis’ legal issues led to a prolo...

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Released on 2026-03-03 09:15:00

Mayweather vs Pacquiao II set to break Netflix records

Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao II is being positioned as a landmark event for the streaming era rather than a repeat of the 2015 pay-per-view spectacle. Speaking to World Boxing News, Mathur acknowledged that their first fight remains the financial benchmark in boxing history. *“The 2...

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Released on 2026-03-03 07:15:00

Chris Eubank Jr. eyes Edgar Berlanga clash

Chris Eubank Jr is reportedly in talks for a high-profile return to the ring, with a potential showdown against Edgar Berlanga under discussion - though weight remains the sticking point. Eubank’s rivalry with Conor Benn defined much of 2025, with the pair splitting two fights. After losing...

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Released on 2026-03-02 13:15:00

Iceland to stage first-ever professional boxing event

Iceland will host its first recorded professional boxing event on April 10, ending a decades-long absence of pro prizefighting in the country. Undefeated heavyweight Kolbeinn Kristinsson will headline the historic card at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavik, facing Austria’s Sasa Milenkovi...

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Released on 2026-03-02 12:15:00

Shakur Stevenson accepts Ryan Garcia's challenge

Shakur Stevenson has agreed to Ryan Garcia’s revised terms for a potential world title clash at 140 pounds, setting the stage for a major showdown in the super-lightweight division. Garcia, fresh off capturing the WBC welterweight title with a dominant win over Mario Barrios, initially prop...

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Released on 2026-03-02 09:15:00

Keyshawn Davis names his next target

Keyshawn Davis has shifted his attention to a new opponent after negotiations for a fight with Devin Haney failed to gain momentum. The former WBO lightweight champion had been pushing for a clash with the reigning WBO welterweight titleholder following his return to the ring last month. Davis st...

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Released on 2026-03-02 07:15:00

WBC now sanctions Usyk vs Verhoeven as voluntary title defense

There was a confirmation earlier that no titles would be at stake, but the WBC has now approved Oleksandr Usyk’s bout with Rico Verhoeven as a voluntary WBC heavyweight title defense. The petition to sanction the bout as a voluntary defense was granted by the WBC Board of Governors at its...

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Released on 2026-03-02 00:55:00

Usyk's title will not be at stake!

Oleksandr Usyk’s upcoming showdown with Rico Verhoeven will not carry any of his recognized heavyweight titles, despite early billing suggesting otherwise. It was confirmed that none of Usyk’s alphabet belts will be on the line for the May 23 bout at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. WBC...

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Released on 2026-03-01 12:15:00

Eddie Hearn vows to out-produce Zuffa Boxing

As Frank Warren and Don King pursue legal action tied to the Saudi-backed Zuffa Boxing venture, Eddie Hearn says his response will come in the ring. Despite losing cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and welterweight contender Conor Benn to the Dana White-led promotion, Hearn insists Matchroom Box...

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Released on 2026-03-01 09:15:00

Your new unified champion!

A championship night at super featherweight headlined the card as titles were on the line and contenders looked to solidify their standing across multiple divisions. In the main event, Emanuel Navarrete unified the WBO and IBF super featherweight titles with an 11th-round TKO over Eduardo Nunez....

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Released on 2026-03-01 07:15:00

Keyshawn Davis on Mayweather-Pacquiao 2: “It’s going to be a different fight”

Keyshawn Davis believes the upcoming rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will look very different from their 2015 showdown - but he still gives Mayweather the edge. The two legends will renew their rivalry in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas, 11 years after Mayweather earned a...

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Released on 2026-02-28 12:15:00